So does this make me anorexic?

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So I'm trying to loose weight and slim down. My current weight is 140lbs I'm trying to get to 128lbs (ish I'm not 100% sure) I got this app on my phone that is basically a diary of your weight loss journey. You can, like, count calories. I don't think I will do that, though. I might roughly do it but not to the last calorie, haha. Does this make me sound anorexic? Now before people get all pissy with me and go "Anorexia is where you fear being overweight blah blah" Maybe it starts like this? Who knows? (If you do please do tell me.)

meatballs21 · Accepted Answer

I'm doing the exact same thing as you using MyFitnessPal and while I get a few smartass remarks about counting calories, the results speak for themselves and a few of the jibes have been followed up with praise for my self discipline in sticking with it.

Maybe this is the starting point of an eating disorder? I don't think it is, I am still eating at least one normal sized meal a day, eating treats, having alcohol, I'm just not exceeding my calorie limit and am also exercising. I would be more inclined to say you're doing what a lot more be should: taking an interest in your health, wellbeing, your body and what you put into it. It's hard to count calories without realizing how unhealthy or unnutritious some food is!

Mesonfielde · Accepted Answer

It starts like this and you were "smart" enough not to include your weight or your current BMI, so this question cannot be answered at all. Congrats.

bubble_tea · Accepted Answer

I tried that for a period when I tried to get more muscles by countin proteins and total calories to not gain weight. I got really obsessed with it over a few weeks.. and eventually stopped because it was too time consuming and I didn't like to eat when I'm not hungry at all just to meet the daily requirements.

As long as you don't get obsessive like me, it's okay.. but just remember, some people started counting calories innocently but became anorexic because they started obsessing over the numbers and can't quit because they memorized everything without wanting it.

Hopefuldreamer8 · Accepted Answer

Anorexia is someone who has a BMI under 17. I have an eating disorder and either I have days where I don't eat, or I eat only about 500 but I am EDNOS. Also I end up having binge days as well. I have the tendencies but since I am not underweight I can't be anorexic. If you have started to do anything dangerous to lose weight I advise you to stop now and talk to someone. This is not a road you want to go down. I've been dealing with this for over ten years now. Talk to your parents about this please before you do something stupid.

BertMacklinFBI · Answer

you either are anorexic or you aren't. sounding anorexic doesn't mean shit. so you're good to go bruh

Clovergirl-Lily · Answer

how tall are you? it affects whether your weight is healthy for people with your height

PaulineH · Answer

The app is something like MyFitnessPal? Sadly I know how it starts too well. Warning : you have to put limits, it starts to be dangerous when you think of it all day, you can become addicted on it very quickly. And don't lower your calories/day too much because your metabolism will become very slow and when your want to eat normally again you'll gain weight because your body will be used to work with a very few calories and stock every calorie after its starvation.

BelleGirl21 · Answer

No. That's a perfectly reasonable thing to do for anyone in need of weight loss. There will be an emotional attachment to it if it is anorexia. Need to be in control, feeling horrible guilt after eating anything, needing to be "perfect" rather than just skinny.

Anonymous · Answer

no i dont think so. it's ok to want to get down to a healthy weight and slim down. just dont lose too much weight to the point where you're unhealthy, and get obsessed with it.

Drooogie4 · Answer

You aren't anoriexic if you're cutting to a healthy low calorie intake to loose weight. I don't think 128 would put you at an unhealthy place. Just don't get too obsessive.. Then it's a problem

nicko2552 · Answer

thanks for the extra info but i need you to also tell me you're body figure are you an hourglass a pear etc

Kerbie · Answer

I think personally ask yourself are you happy with you? Anorexia is dangerous it has killed so many girls models and tv dont help at all have a chat with you doc they can help keep you safe if you want slim a little.

Klaatu51 · Answer

depends on your height...128 lbs might be anorexic if you're tall enough

Arab_Cutie1033 · Answer

For being underage and worrying about this you will definitely fall under the loop. Try not to.

Anonymous · Answer

It becomes an eating disorder, when, thin women, start comparing themselves to thinner women, and thinking they're fat

Anonymous · Answer

Be careful, it starts that way :/

Jewishgem · Answer

How tall are you?

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